MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
considers
subjects
related to open
educational resources
(OERs) and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
The latest
changes in
online education technology make it possible for
people
in every nation on earth
to take part in online classes.
This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education.
These massively open online courses are
usually free
for students but do not
always
lead to formal accreditation.
There are quite a few
topics that
learning technology institutions
are dealing with
in 2015 because online learning technology is
advancing so rapidly.
How can we
ensure that
the schooling provided by these
massive open online courses is
acceptable?
How can participants
assure that
lecturers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As online education becomes more
widespread there is a
necessity
to gain more knowledge about how
massively open online courses are being conducted.
Intellectuals
and lots of other
stakeholders
need
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
intriguing new open education
initiatives.
Students want
to better understand how
these MOOCs
can be enhanced.
In response to this
expanding
need for
knowledge
the stimulating new book
MOOCs and Open Education
provides a critical analysis of
these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics.
This authoritative new book
also explores the
key controversies associated with
MOOC courses and open education resources.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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